Everything Austen mini-challenge & new look

Before I get into the really fun mini-challenge open to all Everything Austen participants, I just want to let you all know that I was feeling creative this evening and fooled around with the template here on Stephanie’s Written Word. I’m really liking the green header and will probably keep it for awhile!

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Also, you still have a little while to enter to win one of three copies of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict and Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict. Plus, the author was super nice and even signed her first book (Confessions) for the winners!

Nicole had singled out a few characters from Jane Austen novels that have made less-than-advantageous matches. The mini-challenge is to finding the characters a more suitable match and explain your reasoning. You could even detail how the two lovers meet or predict their future together!

For a taste of what Nicole has put together, see what eligible matches she suggests for Edmund Bertram below!

Make sure to stop by Books and Bards to play along. Do it now though, as you only have until September 14th to play matchmaker!!

Bachelor Number One:

EdmundBertramMansfield Park

Likes: Horses, sermons, and Doing Good Works

Dislikes: Debauchery, slaver and sinful theater productions

The younger son of a privileged family, Edmund is destined for the clergy and, not surprisingly, for his priggish, impoverished cousin Fanny Price. But anyone can see how insufferable these two goody-two-shoes would be together. He needs a lover who can loosen up a bit. Eligible matches:

1. Lydia Bennet (P&P): Wild and licentious, Lydia has a taste for men in regimentals and a complete lack of propriety. Could she fall for a religious man who’s more suited to her sister Mary?

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I like the new look, Stephanie! Very chic. The green header is gorgeous (and I’m not biased just because green is my fave color, I swear!) I miss seeing the picture of you in the sidebar though–it was like being greeted by a friend whenever I visited.

The new look is fantastic, Stephanie! I like the graphic of the girl holding a book. I agree with the first comment. Your profile pic in the sidebar was such a personal touch, and it was always a pleasure visiting your blog to see your smiling face!

I love the new look, Stephanie!! Great colors and the girl with the book is fabulous! Well done. And I’ll join in with all the others — it’s great to see your smiling face. Glad you have your picture in the sidebar. :)

Hehe I love the new layout! I picked the same one as you, just because it’s so nice and wide and you don’t have to worry too much about a picture being too small or having to format things. Loving the neon-ish fresh green look!

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